In a time for hip-hop when few dare to be different, K-Salaam has taken matters into his own hands with his album, The World is Ours. Dedicated to oppressed people throughout the world, the album's introductory message urges listeners of all backgrounds to give back to their communities and play their part in combating injustice. This type of mentality came from his background.

Raised by a working class family of Iranian-Americans, who were activists in their community, K-Salaam learned ...